hey anyluc-- that is so interesting because i saw bass and crappies together just a few hours ago. they are both pre-spawn up here, and i been getting them both on various jig. btw, i am in n. wisconsin now, formerly from palos heights, illinois -- also oak lawn,crestwood and evergreen park. I never saw so many bass in the very shallow water--schools of 20 to 30 sometimes, 1-2# caught a 3 1/2 pound smallie on a micro-lite setup FUN the water was 64 degrees where all this happened. Tight lines, glenn